Sports Connections Hints: Apr 14, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 14, 2026 (2026-04-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #777
Connections Sports #777 · 2026-04-14
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
BASEBALL PITCHING ARM SLOTS
Reveal one tile
OVERHAND
Reveal all four tiles
BASEBALL PITCHING ARM SLOTS
- OVERHAND
- THREE-QUARTERS
- SIDEARM
- SUBMARINE
Group 2
Reveal category
BOXING GEAR
Reveal one tile
GLOVES
Reveal all four tiles
BOXING GEAR
- GLOVES
- MOUTHGUARD
- SPEED BAG
- SHORTS
Group 3
Reveal category
_____ RYAN
Reveal one tile
BUDDY
Reveal all four tiles
_____ RYAN
- BUDDY
- REX
- NOLAN
- MATT
Group 4
Reveal category
NBA TEAMS, WITH THE LAST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
BUCKY
Reveal all four tiles
NBA TEAMS, WITH THE LAST LETTER CHANGED
- BUCKY
- HEAP
- SUNG
- SPURT
Reveal full answer
BASEBALL PITCHING ARM SLOTS
- OVERHAND
- THREE-QUARTERS
- SIDEARM
- SUBMARINE
BOXING GEAR
- GLOVES
- MOUTHGUARD
- SPEED BAG
- SHORTS
_____ RYAN
- BUDDY
- REX
- NOLAN
- MATT
NBA TEAMS, WITH THE LAST LETTER CHANGED
- BUCKY
- HEAP
- SUNG
- SPURT
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